or we’re adding two AA level wrestlers because they’re talented
NDSU AA's Caliendo and Franek Announce Transfer to Iowa
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So Evil Cael isn’t the only one who recruits over kids?
Anthony Ferrari redshirting? Whew buddy. That is not going to work out well.
Caliendo makes no sense to me. Kennedy is just as good, same amount of years available. Someone is sitting on the bench. because neither is beating Caliendo and Brands is not an 84.
Welp. Good problems to have I guess.
Caliendo makes no sense to me. Kennedy is just as good, same amount of years available. Someone is sitting on the bench. because neither is beating Caliendo and Brands is not an 84.
Welp. Good problems to have I guess.
So you think brands will take one for the team again and move up to be an under sized 184 again, if Assad moves up to be undersized 197. They both will struggle completing even deep shots on decent competition. Kobe Franklin would be no worse than Assad.
I hadn't watched a whole lot of Caliendo prior to the rumors of him potentially coming here. At first glance he looks like a typical short, jacked, grinder type guy. But he really has some finesse to his offense, the way he gets to his attacks is smooth as butter. I was impressed with the handful of matches I watched. Very glad to have him. Also glad I'm not the one who has to figure the lineup out. 😂
it’s not like we never have injuries to the starters either
No, you can't. Like I said in my post, he's doing his greyshirt now. You don't get 2.
It doesn't go forever or multiple years. The 5 to participate in 4 begins no later than 12 months from graduation year. The 12 months is the greyshirt.
Not too many are questioning, really. Especially not with the gambling probe as an elephant in the room.
Assad has an Olympic RS available as well he won a Cadet Bronze medal
One other thing...We have a thread about a dude shtupping a poor dog...big thanks to Caliendo and Franek for announcing today.
However the starting lineup plays out - this is good news. Guys get injured. Guys need the best room competition. A big Win all the way around.
Never has been. Only dolt fans get their panties in a bunch over that. And I know we (and other schools) have a lot of them.
What's the big deal with Ferrari redshirting? Maybe I'm missing something but as of now he's not even admitted to school. There's talk he won't even be on the roster until 2nd semester. I've always considered him a RS. But I know nothing.
I see Caliendo and Kennedy as a coin flip. Caliendo placed but I'd have expected the same results if Kennedy was in his spot on the bracket.
Brands may be personally just fine going 184. 174 is surely more optimal for him but he will be a 6th year guy who'd rather be full feed 184 anyway. He was a NQ a few years back at this weight. But again, not optimal for his performance.
I have a distinct feeling this will all make a lot more sense before they roll out the mats for this season.
He said in his flo interview he has a redshirt to use, but wasn’t planning on using it unless it was the coaches decision. I’m sure that’s what Brands will want him to now, but he needs to compete a lot in his redshirt year. On the bright side, he will have great room partners this year and may be able to track through with his younger brother if he starts as true freshman.
Ok. Personally, I think it would be in his best interest to just use his redshirt if eligible second semester. I understand that he has been away from the mat for awhile and is probably eager to compete again. Best man win.
Pretty much agree. ^^ Even when Iowa benefits from the move in's...I don't like it for the sport.
In D1 your clock starts at the very latest - 1 year after you graduate high school, unless you are in the military or a Mormon mission.
Wayment...can't piss and moan when we don't get guys and then piss and moan when we do.
I am still trying to figure out the downside of bringing in 2 AAs.
2023/2024 (Kennedy suspension maybe?)
157: Franek
165: Caliendo
174: Brands
184: Assad
2024/2025
157: Ferrari
165: PK/Caliendo
174: PK/Caliendo
184: Ferrari
Arnold may just have to sit a year.
157: Franek
165: Caliendo
174: Brands
184: Assad
2024/2025
157: Ferrari
165: PK/Caliendo
174: PK/Caliendo
184: Ferrari
Arnold may just have to sit a year.
No strong opinion, just listing the options. I agree that Brands at 84 and Assad at 97 don't add up to a lot of NCAA points.
How do you see the lineup?
PK, Caliendo, and Arnold will all be on the roster in 2025/2026 as well (unless Kennedy chooses to not use his Covid year). If Arnold is the odd man out, he'll be sitting 2 years.
The NCAA gives you a one-year grace for enrollment. For tennis it’s only six months. Your clock starts when you enroll or one year following your high school graduation. That applies to D1 and D2. D3 and NAIA eligibility begins at enrollment. That’s how you end up with 35 year old guys wrestling in those divisions who are not military.
Naw. Not complaining at all. Love the Caliendo pickup. Not sure I understand the Franek one though. Kennedy would have placed the exact same with the same path. I've never been a recruit-over guys. Bring in guys who over those who are not producing (Schreiver/Teske, Cobe, Assad, 197) - sure.
But I will echo the above sentiment this is good for Iowa Wrestling. These moves make for a better room, a better lineup and more points at NCAAs. So good job Tom.
I don’t like trying to assume who might be suspended, but bringing in Caliendo with PK and Brands on the roster makes me think it could be one of them.
I agree with you there. Was just commenting that the logjam with PK/MC/GA will extend to the 2025/2026 season.
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This. ****ing insane people are complaining about Iowa bringing in two returning AAs. Shocking reactions to this great news.
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You know what's even more less fun? Watching PSU bring in the best recruits and best transfer portal guys every year. Very weird reaction to this great news imo.
I love this news! These are 2 high quality guys who are going to make the team better.
I could see him transferring to Purdue. They were a close second to Iowa, his younger brother is planning on going their, and he is probably good enough to be multiple year starter there. Maybe Rathjen will follow him. Would be nice to keep them, but we are stocking up on middle and upper middle weights now. Too bad he’s not big enough for 197.
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One guy posts an opinion and suddenly it’s “You guys”. Nice try stirring the pot.
